maneuver

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noun

ma·neu·ver mə-ˈnü-vər How to pronounce maneuver (audio)

-ˈnyü-

: a military or naval movement

: an armed forces training exercise

especially : an extended and large-scale training exercise involving military and naval units separately or in combination

—often used in plural

The army and navy conducted maneuvers as training for war.

: a procedure or method of working usually involving expert physical movement

acrobats performing dangerous maneuvers

: evasive movement or shift of tactics

permits no room for concession or maneuver

Harry Schwartz

: an intended and controlled variation from a straight and level flight path in the operation of an airplane

The aircraft performed such maneuvers as spins, loops, and inverted flights.

: an action taken to gain a tactical end

this maneuver almost cost him the nomination

H. L. Mencken

: an adroit and clever management of affairs often using trickery and deception

plaintiffs' pretrial maneuvers may be fashioned more with an eye to deterrence or retaliation than to unearthing germane material

John Marshall

maneuver

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verb

maneuvered; maneuvering mə-ˈnü-və-riŋ How to pronounce maneuver (audio)

-ˈnyü-;

-ˈn(y)üv-riŋ

intransitive verb

: to perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage

The regiment maneuvered for several days before it was ready to attack.

: to make a series of changes in direction and position for a specific purpose

Ships maneuvered into their docks.

: to use stratagems : scheme

maneuvered successfully to get him to ask her to the dance

transitive verb

: to cause to execute tactical movements

We maneuvered our troops to the south.

: to manage into or out of a position or condition : manipulate

maneuvered the cork out with his thumb

Kay Boyle

: to guide with adroitness and design

maneuvered her guests until the talk at the table became general

Jean Statford

: to bring about or secure as a result of skillful management

maneuvered out of the council the funds to renovate the library

maneuverability

mə-ˌnü-və-rə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce maneuver (audio)

-ˌnyü-;

-ˌn(y)üv-rə-

noun

maneuverable

mə-ˈnü-və-rə-bəl How to pronounce maneuver (audio)

-ˈnyü-;

-ˈn(y)üv-rə-

adjective

maneuverer

mə-ˈnü-vər-ər How to pronounce maneuver (audio)

-ˈnyü-

noun

Synonyms

Verb

address
contend (with)
cope (with)
field
grapple (with)
hack
handle
manage
manipulate
negotiate
play
swing
take
treat

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Example Sentences

Noun With a quick maneuver, she avoided an accident. Through a series of legal maneuvers, the defense lawyer kept her client out of jail. He led his troops in a well-planned maneuver. To prepare for war, the army is performing maneuvers off the coast. The army is on maneuvers. Verb She maneuvered her car into the tiny garage. It took seven people to maneuver the tiger out of its cage. We had a hard time maneuvering our furniture through the doorway. The giant ships maneuvered into their docks. The vehicle easily maneuvered through rocky terrain. They held hands while maneuvering through the crowd. The companies are maneuvering for position in the limited market. Somehow, she always manages to maneuver herself out of difficult situations. We maneuvered our troops to the south. The opposing forces maneuvered quickly. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The maneuver ripped off Merda’s right arm between the shoulder and elbow.

Jonathan Edwards, Anchorage Daily News, 13 Sep. 2022 The maneuver ripped off Merda’s right arm between the shoulder and elbow.

Jonathan Edwards, Washington Post, 12 Sep. 2022 The high-speed maneuver encircled potentially tens of thousands of Russian troops over recent days, Western analysts said.

Daniel Michaels, WSJ, 11 Sep. 2022 For example, using the new lane-change assist feature allows the driver to remain in hands-free mode by having the car maneuver to an adjacent lane simply by tapping the turn signal stalk.

Drew Dorian, Car and Driver, 8 Sep. 2022 The maneuver that the Forsyth deputy used to force the suspects' car off the highway is called a Precision Immobilization Technique, or PIT.

Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2022 The energy-boosting Mars maneuver may no longer be feasible.

Wired, 29 July 2022 Still, some investors typically see splits as a positive sign for long-term growth, and the maneuver often serves as a sugar high for the stock as retail investors buy in at a more palatable share price.

Jacob Carpenter, Fortune, 18 July 2022 Commissioners agreed with the chief’s findings that the knee-on-the-neck maneuver went against department protocols but that the use of the Taser was justified.

Dave Clark, The Enquirer, 14 July 2022

Verb

This strategy simultaneously gives pedestrians more space to walk and decreases the space drivers have to maneuver through, which results in slower speeds.

Isaac Yu, Journal Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2022 Party leaders will also have to maneuver the bill through a series of rapid-fire amendments that could pass if any Democrat joins Republicans in support.

New York Times, 3 Aug. 2022 Severino had the PitchCom earpiece in his right hand and had to quickly maneuver to get the baseball back in his throwing hand.

Kristie Rieken, Chron, 30 June 2022 Severino had the PitchCom earpiece in his right hand and had to quickly maneuver to get the baseball back in his throwing hand.

San Francisco Chronicle, 30 June 2022 Patients, many of whom struggle to drive or get online, have to maneuver through an often labyrinthine health care system to receive potentially lifesaving antivirals.

Benjamin Mueller, BostonGlobe.com, 31 May 2022 The sailors have to maneuver their way through hallways lined by 24 missile tubes that house ICBMs.

Luis Martinez, ABC News, 19 May 2022 To outfit a new bed for the arrival, nurses had to maneuver a recliner holding another patient into a tight space.

Lisa Schencker, chicagotribune.com, 15 Jan. 2022 Metro Atlanta drivers will have to maneuver around a few lane closures on Sunday, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation.

Tyler Wilkins, ajc, 20 Nov. 2021 See More

单词	maneuverer
释义	maneuver 1 of 2 noun ma·neu·ver mə-ˈnü-vər -ˈnyü- 1 a : a military or naval movement b : an armed forces training exercise especially : an extended and large-scale training exercise involving military and naval units separately or in combination —often used in plural The army and navy conducted maneuvers as training for war. 2 : a procedure or method of working usually involving expert physical movement acrobats performing dangerous maneuvers 3 a : evasive movement or shift of tactics permits no room for concession or maneuver Harry Schwartz b : an intended and controlled variation from a straight and level flight path in the operation of an airplane The aircraft performed such maneuvers as spins, loops, and inverted flights. 4 a : an action taken to gain a tactical end this maneuver almost cost him the nomination H. L. Mencken b : an adroit and clever management of affairs often using trickery and deception plaintiffs' pretrial maneuvers may be fashioned more with an eye to deterrence or retaliation than to unearthing germane material John Marshall maneuver 2 of 2 verb maneuvered; maneuvering mə-ˈnü-və-riŋ -ˈnyü-; -ˈn(y)üv-riŋ intransitive verb 1 a : to perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage The regiment maneuvered for several days before it was ready to attack. b : to make a series of changes in direction and position for a specific purpose Ships maneuvered into their docks. 2 : to use stratagems : scheme maneuvered successfully to get him to ask her to the dance transitive verb 1 : to cause to execute tactical movements We maneuvered our troops to the south. 2 : to manage into or out of a position or condition : manipulate maneuvered the cork out with his thumb Kay Boyle 3 a : to guide with adroitness and design maneuvered her guests until the talk at the table became general Jean Statford b : to bring about or secure as a result of skillful management maneuvered out of the council the funds to renovate the library maneuverability mə-ˌnü-və-rə-ˈbi-lə-tē -ˌnyü-; -ˌn(y)üv-rə- noun maneuverable mə-ˈnü-və-rə-bəl -ˈnyü-; -ˈn(y)üv-rə- adjective maneuverer mə-ˈnü-vər-ər -ˈnyü- noun Synonyms Verb address contend (with) cope (with) field grapple (with) hack handle manage manipulate negotiate play swing take treat See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun With a quick maneuver, she avoided an accident. Through a series of legal maneuvers, the defense lawyer kept her client out of jail. He led his troops in a well-planned maneuver. To prepare for war, the army is performing maneuvers off the coast. The army is on maneuvers. Verb She maneuvered her car into the tiny garage. It took seven people to maneuver the tiger out of its cage. We had a hard time maneuvering our furniture through the doorway. The giant ships maneuvered into their docks. The vehicle easily maneuvered through rocky terrain. They held hands while maneuvering through the crowd. The companies are maneuvering for position in the limited market. Somehow, she always manages to maneuver herself out of difficult situations. We maneuvered our troops to the south. The opposing forces maneuvered quickly. See More Recent Examples on the Web Noun The maneuver ripped off Merda’s right arm between the shoulder and elbow. Jonathan Edwards, Anchorage Daily News, 13 Sep. 2022 The maneuver ripped off Merda’s right arm between the shoulder and elbow. Jonathan Edwards, Washington Post, 12 Sep. 2022 The high-speed maneuver encircled potentially tens of thousands of Russian troops over recent days, Western analysts said. Daniel Michaels, WSJ, 11 Sep. 2022 For example, using the new lane-change assist feature allows the driver to remain in hands-free mode by having the car maneuver to an adjacent lane simply by tapping the turn signal stalk. Drew Dorian, Car and Driver, 8 Sep. 2022 The maneuver that the Forsyth deputy used to force the suspects' car off the highway is called a Precision Immobilization Technique, or PIT. Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2022 The energy-boosting Mars maneuver may no longer be feasible. Wired, 29 July 2022 Still, some investors typically see splits as a positive sign for long-term growth, and the maneuver often serves as a sugar high for the stock as retail investors buy in at a more palatable share price. Jacob Carpenter, Fortune, 18 July 2022 Commissioners agreed with the chief’s findings that the knee-on-the-neck maneuver went against department protocols but that the use of the Taser was justified. Dave Clark, The Enquirer, 14 July 2022 Verb This strategy simultaneously gives pedestrians more space to walk and decreases the space drivers have to maneuver through, which results in slower speeds. Isaac Yu, Journal Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2022 Party leaders will also have to maneuver the bill through a series of rapid-fire amendments that could pass if any Democrat joins Republicans in support. New York Times, 3 Aug. 2022 Severino had the PitchCom earpiece in his right hand and had to quickly maneuver to get the baseball back in his throwing hand. Kristie Rieken, Chron, 30 June 2022 Severino had the PitchCom earpiece in his right hand and had to quickly maneuver to get the baseball back in his throwing hand. San Francisco Chronicle, 30 June 2022 Patients, many of whom struggle to drive or get online, have to maneuver through an often labyrinthine health care system to receive potentially lifesaving antivirals. Benjamin Mueller, BostonGlobe.com, 31 May 2022 The sailors have to maneuver their way through hallways lined by 24 missile tubes that house ICBMs. Luis Martinez, ABC News, 19 May 2022 To outfit a new bed for the arrival, nurses had to maneuver a recliner holding another patient into a tight space. Lisa Schencker, chicagotribune.com, 15 Jan. 2022 Metro Atlanta drivers will have to maneuver around a few lane closures on Sunday, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation. Tyler Wilkins, ajc, 20 Nov. 2021 See More Word History Etymology Noun and Verb French manœuvre, from Old French maneuvre work done by hand, from Medieval Latin manuopera, from manu operare to perform manual labor — more at manure First Known Use Noun 1759, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Verb 1777, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a Phrases Containing maneuver Heimlich maneuver Valsalva maneuver Epley maneuver room for maneuver Heimlich maneuver Valsalva maneuver Epley maneuver room for maneuver Kids Definition maneuver 1 of 2 noun ma·neu·ver mə-ˈnü-vər -ˈnyü- 1 : skillful action or management The driver avoided an accident by a quick maneuver. 2 : a training exercise by armed forces 3 : a planned movement of troops or ships maneuver 2 of 2 verb maneuvered; maneuvering 1 : to guide skillfully Our captain maneuvered the boat safely into the harbor. 2 : to move troops or ships where they are needed Medical Definition maneuver noun ma·neu·ver variants or chiefly British manoeuvre mə-ˈn(y)ü-vər 1 : a movement, procedure, or method performed to achieve a desired result and especially to restore a normal physiological state or to promote normal function the simplest maneuver to actuate the normal eustachian tube is to swallow H. G. Armstrong see heimlich maneuver, valsalva maneuver 2 : a manipulation to accomplish a change of position specifically : rotational or other movement applied to a fetus within the uterus to alter its position and facilitate delivery see scanzoni maneuver maneuverer noun as in schemer Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance schemer machinator organizer finagler plotter commander pioneer developer designer inspirer planner initiator inaugurator hatcher arranger generator manager handler engineer contriver institutor leader quarterback director architect formulator captain originator instituter builder maker mastermind spawner producer
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